184. Is Teaching Coding Still Important? ft. CodeMonkey CEO Jonathan Schor
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184. Is Teaching Coding Still Important? ft. CodeMonkey CEO Jonathan Schor

Natasha sits down with Jonathan Schor, visionary co-founder and CEO behind CodeMonkey. This award-winning, game-based platform isn’t just fun; it equips students with real-world coding skills in a way that makes computer science accessible and exciting for every classroom. Tune in now and get ready to re-imagine the possibilities in your classroom!

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182. Power On! The Fight for Equity in Tech ft. Drs. Jean Ryoo & Jane Margolis
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182. Power On! The Fight for Equity in Tech ft. Drs. Jean Ryoo & Jane Margolis

Natasha chats with UCLA researchers Dr. Jean Ryoo and Dr. Jane Margolis—leaders on the frontlines of broadening K–12 computer science education. Their research inspired Power On!, a graphic novel that follows four high school students confronting technology’s harmful impact, urging young readers to evolve into critical creators rather than passive users.

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179. Seeing Students as Mathematicians ft. Cherelle McKnight of Illustrative Mathematics
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179. Seeing Students as Mathematicians ft. Cherelle McKnight of Illustrative Mathematics

Natasha chats with Cherelle McKnight, a former mathematics teacher who now works as the director of PK–5 content development at Illustrative Mathematics, a non-profit organization that offers free K-12 math curriculum with a mission to create a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics.

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